New Delhi, Mar 29 (Reporter) In a swift response to the devastating earthquake that struck Myanmar on Friday, the Indian Army, under ‘Operation Brahma’, is deploying a specialised medical task force to provide urgent humanitarian assistance. A 118-member team from the elite Shatrujeet Brigade Medical Responders, led by Lieutenant Colonel Jagneet Gill, is set to takeoff to Myanmar along with essential medical equipment and supplies, a Defence Ministry statement said. The Airborne Angels Task Force is trained and equipped to deliver advanced medical and surgical care in disaster-affected zones. As part of the operation, the Army will establish a 60-bed medical treatment centre to provide immediate care to those injured in the calamity. The facility will be capable of handling trauma cases, emergency surgeries, and essential medical services to support the local healthcare system, which has been severely strained by the disaster. This humanitarian assistance underlines India’s commitment to its ‘Neighbourhood First’ policy. The Indian Army continues to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with friendly nations in times of crisis, reflecting India’s resolve to be a first responder in the region. The deployment has been coordinated closely with the Ministry of External Affairs and in partnership with authorities in Myanmar, the statement added...////...